The BMW 3 Series offers an enjoyable ride that combines practicality and luxury. It’s big enough for a family and comfortable enough for drivers who cover a lot of miles.
Used BMW 3 Series cars
The BMW 3 Series is a compact executive car that's brilliant to drive, well equipped and available with a huge range of engines and trims. We have a wide range of used BMW 3 Series cars for sale that are available to buy or finance. We also have a selection of BMW Series 3 cars available on subscription.
Finance representative example (PCP)
Total cash price £18,725. Borrowing £16,725 with a £2,000 deposit at a representative APR of 9.9%.
- Fixed rate of interest per annum
- 5.13%
- 48 monthly payments
- £267.57
- Total amount payable
- £23,766.36
- Cost of credit
- £5,041.36
- Optional final payment
- £8,923
- Annual mileage limit
- 10,000 miles
- Excess mileage charge
- 4p/mile
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Finance representative example (PCP)
Total cash price £18,725. Borrowing £16,725 with a £2,000 deposit at a representative APR of 9.9%.
- Fixed rate of interest per annum
- 5.13%
- 48 monthly payments
- £267.57
- Total amount payable
- £23,766.36
- Cost of credit
- £5,041.36
- Optional final payment
- £8,923
- Annual mileage limit
- 10,000 miles
- Excess mileage charge
- 4p/mile
- Read more about 2017 used BMW 3 Series 1.5L Sport 318i
BMW 3 Series
1.5L Sport 318i
View this car£12,775
£197/month PCP
- Read more about 2016 used BMW 3 Series 2L SE 318d
BMW 3 Series
2L SE 318d
View this car£13,750
£211/month PCP
- Read more about 2016 used BMW 3 Series 2L Sport 330e
BMW 3 Series
2L Sport 330e
View this car£14,275
£213/month PCP
- Read more about 2018 used BMW 3 Series 1.5L Sport 318i
BMW 3 Series
1.5L Sport 318i
View this car£15,175
£231/month PCP
- Read more about 2017 used BMW 3 Series 2L ED Plus 320d
BMW 3 Series
2L ED Plus 320d
View this car£15,200
£239/month PCP
- Read more about 2017 used BMW 3 Series 2L Sport 320d
BMW 3 Series
2L Sport 320d
View this car£15,775
£248/month PCP
- Read more about 2018 used BMW 3 Series 2L SE 318d
BMW 3 Series
2L SE 318d
View this car£15,875
£249/month PCP
- Read more about 2016 used BMW 3 Series 2L M Sport 320d
BMW 3 Series
2L M Sport 320d
View this car£15,750
£250/month PCP
- Read more about 2018 used BMW 3 Series 2L SE 330e
BMW 3 Series
2L SE 330e
View this car£15,925
£251/month PCP
- Read more about 2016 used BMW 3 Series 2L M Sport 320d
BMW 3 Series
2L M Sport 320d
View this car£15,900
£263/month PCP
- Read more about 2018 used BMW 3 Series 2L Sport 320d
BMW 3 Series
2L Sport 320d
View this car£16,800
£264/month PCP
- Read more about 2016 used BMW 3 Series 2L Sport 330e
BMW 3 Series
2L Sport 330e
View this car£16,525
£267/month PCP
- Read more about 2016 used BMW 3 Series 2L Sport 320i
BMW 3 Series
2L Sport 320i
View this car£17,025
£275/month PCP
- Read more about 2016 used BMW 3 Series 2L Sport 330e
BMW 3 Series
2L Sport 330e
View this car£17,525
£281/month PCP
- Read more about 2016 used BMW 3 Series 2L M Sport 330e
BMW 3 Series
2L M Sport 330e
View this car£17,575
£282/month PCP
- Read more about 2017 used BMW 3 Series 2L SE 320i
BMW 3 Series
2L SE 320i
View this car£16,975
£282/month PCP
- Read more about 2017 used BMW 3 Series 1.5L Sport 318i
BMW 3 Series
1.5L Sport 318i
View this car£17,550
£289/month PCP
- Read more about 2018 used BMW 3 Series 2L SE 330e
BMW 3 Series
2L SE 330e
View this car£17,875
£289/month PCP
- Read more about 2019 used BMW 3 Series 2L ED Plus 320d
BMW 3 Series
2L ED Plus 320d
View this car£18,275
£291/month PCP
- Read more about 2016 used BMW 3 Series 2L M Sport 318d
BMW 3 Series
2L M Sport 318d
View this car£17,550
£292/month PCP
- Read more about 2017 used BMW 3 Series 2L M Sport 320d
BMW 3 Series
2L M Sport 320d
View this car£18,300
£296/month PCP
- Read more about 2018 used BMW 3 Series 2L ED Plus 320d
BMW 3 Series
2L ED Plus 320d
View this car£18,600
£298/month PCP
- Read more about 2019 used BMW 3 Series 2L SE 320d
BMW 3 Series
2L SE 320d
View this car£18,575
£299/month PCP
- Read more about 2018 used BMW 3 Series 2L SE 320d
BMW 3 Series
2L SE 320d
View this car£18,775
£300/month PCP
- Read more about 2018 used BMW 3 Series 2L SE 320i
BMW 3 Series
2L SE 320i
View this car£18,525
£302/month PCP
- Read more about 2017 used BMW 3 Series 2L Sport 330e
BMW 3 Series
2L Sport 330e
View this car£18,925
£303/month PCP
- Read more about 2018 used BMW 3 Series 2L M Sport 320d
BMW 3 Series
2L M Sport 320d
View this car£18,925
£304/month PCP
- Read more about 2018 used BMW 3 Series 2L SE 320d
BMW 3 Series
2L SE 320d
View this car£18,500
£306/month PCP
- Read more about 2018 used BMW 3 Series 2L M Sport Shadow Edition 330e
BMW 3 Series
2L M Sport Shadow Edition 330e
View this car£18,675
£311/month PCP
- Read more about 2017 used BMW 3 Series 2L Sport 330e
BMW 3 Series
2L Sport 330e
View this car£19,275
£318/month PCP
- Read more about 2016 used BMW 3 Series 2L M Sport 320d
BMW 3 Series
2L M Sport 320d
View this car£18,700
£323/month PCP
- Read more about 2015 used BMW 3 Series 2L M Sport BluePerformance 320d
BMW 3 Series
2L M Sport BluePerformance 320d
View this car£15,250
£333/month HP
- Read more about 2017 used BMW 3 Series 2L M Sport Shadow Edition 330e
BMW 3 Series
2L M Sport Shadow Edition 330e
View this car£20,475
£345/month PCP
- Read more about 2015 used BMW 3 Series 2L M Sport 325d
BMW 3 Series
2L M Sport 325d
View this car£15,750
£345/month HP
- Read more about 2018 used BMW 3 Series 2L M Sport Shadow Edition 320d
BMW 3 Series
2L M Sport Shadow Edition 320d
View this car£21,075
£346/month PCP
- Read more about 2015 used BMW 3 Series 2L M Sport 320d
BMW 3 Series
2L M Sport 320d
View this car£15,775
£346/month HP
- Read more about 2016 used BMW 3 Series 3L M Sport 330d
BMW 3 Series
3L M Sport 330d
View this car£20,700
£355/month PCP
- Read more about 2017 used BMW 3 Series 3L M Sport 335d
BMW 3 Series
3L M Sport 335d
View this car£21,750
£372/month PCP
- Read more about 2018 used BMW 3 Series 2L M Sport Shadow Edition 330e
BMW 3 Series
2L M Sport Shadow Edition 330e
View this car£22,000
£373/month PCP
- Read more about 2016 used BMW 3 Series 3L M Sport 335d
BMW 3 Series
3L M Sport 335d
View this car£21,525
£382/month PCP
- Read more about 2017 used BMW 3 Series 3L M Sport Shadow Edition 330d
BMW 3 Series
3L M Sport Shadow Edition 330d
View this car£22,075
£387/month PCP
- Read more about 2019 used BMW 3 Series 2L M Sport 318d
BMW 3 Series
2L M Sport 318d
View this car£23,200
£392/month PCP
- Read more about 2016 used BMW 3 Series 3L M Sport 335d
BMW 3 Series
3L M Sport 335d
View this car£22,450
£392/month PCP
- Read more about 2017 used BMW 3 Series 3L M Sport 340i
BMW 3 Series
3L M Sport 340i
View this carwas £22,450£22,200
£394/month PCP
- Read more about 2017 used BMW 3 Series 3L M Sport 335d
BMW 3 Series
3L M Sport 335d
View this car£22,575
£400/month PCP
- Read more about 2019 used BMW 3 Series 2L Sport 320d
BMW 3 Series
2L Sport 320d
View this car£25,700
£404/month PCP
- Read more about 2019 used BMW 3 Series 2L M Sport Shadow Edition 320i
BMW 3 Series
2L M Sport Shadow Edition 320i
View this car£24,300
£406/month PCP
- Read more about 2019 used BMW 3 Series 2L M Sport 320d
BMW 3 Series
2L M Sport 320d
View this car£26,150
£422/month PCP
Thinking of getting a BMW 3 Series?
The style of the car
The 3 Series is BMW’s best-selling model. It’s a family/executive car that’s available as either a four-door saloon or five-door estate (known as Touring). There are lots of versions to choose from and all offer a blend of great quality and practicality. Whether you go for the latest model (on sale new since 2019) or its predecessor, the 3 Series is a sharp-looking car. M Sport versions have a sportier look, with different bumpers and larger alloy wheels.
How it drives
The BMW 3 Series is a rewarding car to drive. Its rear-wheel drive layout (or four-wheel drive for xDrive models), precise steering and great balance through corners make it as enjoyable as some sports cars. Most of the engines available give you strong performance, as well as superb fuel economy. Long-distance comfort is excellent thanks to the quiet interior and smooth ride. Sportier models have stiffer suspension and larger wheels that can make the ride a bit bumpier, but they’re still comfortable.
The interior
The 3 Series has a high-quality interior that feels well built and looks great. Many useful high-tech features are available and both the latest model and the previous version have an infotainment system that feels bang up to date and is easy to use. All versions of the 3 Series have five seats. Both saloon and Touring models have lots of space for four adults but the central back seat is best suited to children since it’s rather hard and narrow. All versions have a large boot, with the saloon’s being big enough for three medium suitcases. The Touring’s boot isn’t as large as some rivals’ but it’s roomy enough for four medium suitcases and you can open the back window separately from the boot lid, which is handy in tight parking spaces.
Running costs and reliability
Most 3 Series models offer a good compromise between performance and fuel economy, with impressive mpg figures for all but the most high-performance petrol models. A plug-in hybrid version called the 330e has been on sale new since 2017, offering very low fuel consumption and CO2 emissions plus the ability to travel short distances on electric power alone. BMW has an excellent reputation for reliability although the brand finished last in the most recent J.D. Power UK Vehicle Dependability Study, an independent customer satisfaction survey.
How the BMW 3 Series compares with similar cars
The BMW 3 Series is smaller and costs less than the BMW 5 Series but it’s bigger than BMW’s 1 Series models. Its main rivals are the Audi A4 and Mercedes C-Class and all three are closely matched for size, quality and equipment. The 3 Series is a similar size to cars such as the Ford Mondeo and Vauxhall Insignia but since it’s a premium-brand model it generally costs more to buy.
Which is better, the BMW 3 Series or Audi A4? Our car comparison guide tells you everything you need to know.
BMW 3 Series common questions
The 3 Series has a high-quality interior and it feels built to last. In the latest J.D. Power UK Vehicle Dependability Study it achieved an average score for reliability and owner satisfaction.
The vast majority of BMW 3 Series cars give you very good fuel economy, with some of the very high-performance petrol models being the only exception. Tax and insurance costs will be on a par with rivals such as the Audi A4 and Mercedes C-Class.
The BMW 3 Series is available as a saloon or estate (Touring) model. The saloon delivers enough space for a family but the versatile estate benefits from a much larger boot.
The BMW 3 Series is a very popular car and buyers are drawn to its comfortable ride, sporty handling and dynamic styling. While in most areas it closely matches its key rivals, the Mercedes C-Class and the Audi A4, the 3 Series is the most enjoyable of the three to drive. Find out how the BMW 3 Series compares to the Audi A4.